Systems and methods for providing a network using postal routed node topology

a node topology and network technology, applied in the field of system and method for providing a network using postal routed node topology, can solve the problems of limited ability of system to instruct senders and recipients to send letters, limited access of mail delivery systems to real-time information, and inability to immediately upload letters
US20070265876A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-15US POSTAL SERVICE
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
US POSTAL SERVICE
Publication Date
2007-11-15
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The specification describes a system and method for providing a network using postal routed node topology. The system provides links between databases, General Mail Facilities, Post Offices, and letter carriers. This allows for individuals to receive up to date information regarding mail delivery. It also allows users to communicate directly with the Post Office regarding their mail delivery.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 231,336, filed Sep. 8, 2000 by Leo J. Campbell and titled SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A NETWORK USING POSTAL ROUTED INTERNET NODE TOPOLOGY, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Background of the Invention

[0003] Currently, mail delivery systems provide limited access to real-time information regarding the delivery status of mail pieces. Typically, delivery information is only available hours after delivery of the mail piece has occurred. Further, this information is only available for particular mail pieces. In addition, these systems have a limited capability for senders and recipients to instruct letter carriers to redirect or alter the delivery of a mail piece.

[0004] For example, in one current system, the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) equips each letter carrier with a bar cod...

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